Wonderful!

Guest: parr (Orangeburg, SC)
Date of Stay: 08/05/09 Review Submitted: 08/17/09

We enjoyed our stay so much. The view is wonderful. The condo was well stocked and very clean. We loved the flat screen TV and ipod docking station. We had all the comforts of home with a better view!

Owner response:Thank you so much for the great review... We love share our condo with guests who enjoy the natural beauty as much as we do. Also, we appreciate it that you noticed how clean and well stocked the condo is. Please come back soon...

Recommended for:Romantic getaway.

4th year staying at E-107!

Guest: Bill & Dianne (-)
Date of Stay: 02/02/11 Review Submitted: 09/18/11

Susan and Mark - It's our fourth year vacationing at E-107, and we have yet to have a bad experience. What a joy it is to get up in the morning and just walk out onto the beach and watch the sunrise over St. John. E-107 is our home away from home. You have stocked the condo with all the essential comforts and conveniences of home. All the guests have to do is buy the food and drink, as expensive as it may be in St. Thomas. If you want to go out for an evening, Red Hook is only five minutes away. It's a great place to eat, party and shop. If snorkeling, scuba duving, sailing or fishing is on the agenda, the Sapphire Marina, right next to E-107, can meet your needs. I found it much more convenient to rent a car for a week, which made it more convenient to come and go as we like. But, there are taxis right on the property that can accomodate trips anywhere on the island. The weather is always gorgeous in St. Thomas. 85 degrees with a beautiful seabreeze. We love Sapphire Beach and the comfort of E-107. We wouldn't think of staying anywhere else. We're looking forward to 2012. Thanks for another great vacation.

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FANTASTIC condo and overall experience!!

Guest: Doug Wright (Phoenix, AZ)
Date of Stay: 05/01/11 Review Submitted: 05/16/11

May 1-6 2011, we had the pleasure of staying in this condo. If you are reading this, and the condo is available... RESERVE IT NOW. We have been to STT for the past 10 seasons. We have stayed in fabulous hotels.. and some not so fabulous ones... We have rented a house on the East End and rented condos on the East End... This is by far the BEST accommodation you will find on STT. Considering you will more than likely visit Sapphire beach more than once during your visit, you might as well just stay there ! But be warned, for not all condos at Sapphire Beach are created equally. In fact, most of them (most) do not even compare to this. Mark and Susan have created a beachfront haven of modern at home amenities such as 2 flat screen TVs, stainless steel appliances, IPOD docking station, and no kidding.. one of the most heavenly beds you will ever doze off in...But the true value of this condo is what lies outside of the well appointed terrace... The tranquil, tropical waters of the Caribbean are 30 feet from your patio. You cannot possibly tire of this view nor the sounds. The only bad thing about the patio furniture is that once you take a seat; you will never want to get up. After taking a dip in the ocean, a large bathroom can accommodate more than one person getting ready at a time as you head out for your night on the town in Red Hook... only a $4.00 cab ride from the unit ! If dining in is your choice, the kitchen is well appointed and offers good quality equipment, very rare for a condo rental on STT. If you need info on where to get groceries, have no fear, Mark and Susan give you all the details in advance with their large welcome packet complete with maps, discounts, calendars of events, and travel advice. If there is anything you need, you can ask Susan when she personally calls you to welcome you to the islands. We cannot wait to return next season, we still feel like we owe Mark and Susan a huge Thank You for helping us have the best trip to STT ever!

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.

Awesome time at the Condo!

Guest: Dabn P. (USA)
Date of Stay: 04/17/11 Review Submitted: 05/04/11

Susan, Just want to let you know we had an awesome time at your condo last week. The weather was perfect (no rain at all) and it was just a an overall great experience. After arrival I went to Cost-U-Less and loaded up for the week. We left some extra foods and kids sand toys in your condo for future guests as well. The first two days we hung out at Sapphire and enjoyed the beach out front and the beach in front of the dive shop. My kids loved the shallow pool on top and playing in the sand. My son and I snorkeled all over the cove in front of your condo. I jet skied with him and he and my wife went para sailing. The third day we went to Lindquist and loved the beautiful sand beach and sandy bottom of the ocean. The fourth day we went to Drake's Seat, Mountain Top and Charlotte Amalie for some shopping and hit the condo beach in the afternoon. The fifth day we took the car ferry to St.. John and went to Trunk Bay, Cinammon Bay sugar mill ruins, Annaberg school ruins, drove up Bordeaux Mountain and did some shopping in Cruz Bay. The last full day we hit Magens Beach. I planned St. John and Magens Bay the last two days since there were no cruise ships stopping on St. Thomas those days (glad I did since the crowds were minimal). Your condo was so convenient, we were so happy with the closeness to the water. Thirty paces from your patio door and my feet were in the ocean. I have been all over the Caribbean and Hawaii and never have stayed so close to the water. We watched the kids play in the sand when we were inside for a rest or drink. The kids did fine on the pull out bed. PS - I am sure you know, but after snorkeling the left side near Pettiklip Point, I tried the right side of your condo cove near the rocks that border the marina. The snorkeling was much better on the right side. Deeper with crevices and lots more fish. In fact after snorkeling four beaches on my trip, I think your cove had the best snorkeling. Just thought I would let you know. Thanks Again!

Owner response:Sure glad you all enjoyed yourselves. It's always appreciated to have current updates on what attractions our guests discovered and enjoyed. Your recommendations are spot on. Sounds like a great itinerary for future guests. You are welcomed back anytime. Don't forget to ask about our "return guest discount". Mark & Susan

Recommended for:Families with young children.

We loved it!!!

Guest: Alan & Jill (Red Bank, New Jersey USA)
Date of Stay: 02/23/11 Review Submitted: 03/18/11

This was the perfect place to stay for our family. Great beach access with the pool being just the perfect distance away. Nice, quiet and relaxing. The property photos and location are completely described as they are. Everything was very clean and the condo was extremely well equipped for everything you would need in the kitchen, bath etc. Felt like home. Sue, the owner was also a huge help with all the information she provided to us prior to our stay. All the restaurant recommendations were spot on!! We loved Island Time Pub for pizza...that was our favorite!! We have already told our friends that we want to come again next year!!! Thanks for making our vacation a great one!!!

Owner response:Alan & Jill, Thank you for the glowing review and we're so happy that you enjoyed yourselves. Looking forward to having you back again soon... We'll let you know if we find any new hidden treasures to share... Mark & Sue

Recommended for:Families with young children.

Recommended!

Guest: islandLIZ (Minneapolis, MN)
Date of Stay: 12/20/10 Review Submitted: 01/02/11

We stayed at this location with two young children and would stay there again in a heartbeat. The ability to walk out of the front door and be right on the ocean with decent snorkeling was fantastic. This property is a great value. The condo had good climate control and kitchen (considering the overall size of the property) where we were able to prepare most of our meals. The owners make a great effort to tune you into the local scene, including a boat in the adjacent marina where you can buy fresh fish.

Owner response:Thanks for the great response Liz! So happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and our condo was everything we said it would be. Hope to have you and your family back again in the near future.... Mark & Susan

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, families with young children, age 55+.

Exceeded Expectations

Guest: temmafay (Rochester, NY)
Date of Stay: 05/02/10 Review Submitted: 11/14/10

In May of this year, my sister and I surprised another sister with a trip to St. Thomas for her 50th birthday. I contacted Susan, the owner of this property and was all set to rent it. Unfortunately, after I hung up with Susan, someone who had previously requested the same dates I needed, sent in their deposit before I could send in mine. Tough cookies, right??? Not exactly. Susan felt so bad for me since this was my first time using VRBO and my first time ever renting a condo. She went above and beyond the call of duty by providing an alternate choice of a friend's condo that happened to be located in the same resort. I was over the moon. She also connected me with a wonderful and EXTREMELY patient man named Sam who not only provided airport transfers, but also took me grocery shopping and even waited for me while I shopped!! The condo I did stay in was phenomenal!! When the description said "Beautiful Condo, Directly On The Beach", it is NOT an exaggeration. When you open the back patio door, you go out approximately one step from the patio and you are on the beach! It was beautiful and amazing. The condo itself was clean, well maintained and fully stocked with all the extras you might need to help prepare your own meals, as food can be quite pricey in the USVI. The condo was conveniently located about 10 minutes away from the Red Hook area which has tons of shopping and dining options, not to mention you can catch the ferry to St. John from there for a fun day trip. Although I did not stay in this particular unit, I can confidently say that after dealing with Susan the owner, I am positive you will not be disappointed. Susan is very caring, thoughtful and professional. She will go out of her way to make sure you are satisfied and that you enjoy your stay. As a matter of fact, I am looking forward to staying with her again!!

Owner response:Thank you for the great review! So happy that you and your sisters had a wonderful time at Sapphire Beach Resort & Marina. We hope that the next time you choose Sapphire Beach for your vacation destination, we will be able to accommodate you in our own condo. We're very proud of the fact that it is comfortable, clean and well-stocked. Our kitchen is new as are the full-size appliances and it has all the comforts of home. We just replaced the pillowtop mattress and even added a 3" Tempur-Pedic pad for the comfort of our guests. Please come back again..... Regards, Mark & Susan

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, people with disabilities, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.

Great Week in the VI

Guest: Meemers (Oak Creek, WI)
Date of Stay: 06/11/10 Review Submitted: 06/23/10

This Condo is everything we expected and more. Sue was awesome to work with, she provides great information that may our stay enjoyable. The photos are exactly what we found when we arrived at the property. We enjoyed dinner nearby in Red Hook at several restaurants - we loved pizza from the Island Time Pub and mexican above Molly Malones was quite reasonable. Snorkeling at Sapphire was the best. We also visited Magen's Bay, no cruise ships and it was beautiful and very quite. We did rent a car, adjusting to driving on the left was relatively easy and allowed flexibility to explore the island.

Owner response:Thanks for the wonderful response! Sounds like you really got out and about to experience what St Thomas has to offer. Still many more things to discover so you really should come back again. We're always exploring when we're in St Thomas and love to share the new finds with our guests. Just tried the new restaurant called CoCo Blue in Red Hook (01/11)and it was fabulous. Best Sea Bass we've ever had! There's also Lindquist Beach which is our best kept secret. (although we're always willing to share with guests!) Now that you've got driving on the left down pat, you've got to take it a step further and explore St John by car. Those roads are indeed a fun and exciting challenge, but very much worth the trip. The condo is stocked again and ready to greet repeat and new guests alike..... Give us a call... Mark & Susan

Recommended for:Families with teenagers.

TRULY AMAZING!!!

Guest: Ali0223 (Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 05/12/09 Review Submitted: 06/08/10

This truly was an amazing experience! From waking up to the gorgeous views in the morning to falling asleep with the sounds of the sea at night, my husband and I all around enjoyed ourselves. This condo is equipped with everything you would need – just like a home - we can’t think of one thing we went without - spices, coffee, cream, filters, sugar were included! It’s evident that they went the extra mile with the décor and ammenities – and still offer a very fair price. Susan (owner) arranged our pickup from the airport and a driver for the week - which worked out great. Susan also phoned to check in on us upon arrival to make sure we were comfortable and then again a few days later to ensure we were enjoying our stay – Thanks, Susan! Sapphire’s snorkeling is great – my husband and I would go out each day for 30 min or so and always saw something new. Sam, the concierge for E-107 also gets 5 stars – very informative and helpful. Take a day trip on the ferry to St. John – a wonderful experience. Pretty sure the ferry runs hourly and we had no problem getting on as it wasn’t crowded. We would highly recommend having dinner at Robert's at Elysian (less than 5 minutes by car) and a drink (or two!) at Duffy’s in the parking lot at Red Hook. Cooking dinner at the condo and sitting on their patio is hard to beat – it’s only a step away from the ocean and with truly quiet surroundings. 5 stars to Susan’s condo E-107 for a first time vacation and for sure repeat visits! You won’t regret it!! We cannot wait to go back, in fact, we just booked it for next year!

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, people with disabilities, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.

Fabulous condo, prime location

Guest: Jen_X (New Hampshire)
Date of Stay: 05/15/10 Review Submitted: 05/26/10

I cannot say enough great things about Sapphire and the Three Palms unit. First, as another reviewer stated, the pictures here are exactly what you get but better. Sue and Mark's unit is super clean, very well-stocked with miscellaneous items you don't have to buy at the store (coffee, salt and pepper, condiments) and you cannot run out of linens, towels (beach towels included), or much of anything else. Housekeeping was excellent. The bed is extremely comfortable, the unit is roomy, there are two nice tv's and a great sound system. In short the unit itself is just exactly right--no complaints at all! The most important thing to know and the #1 reason to rent this unit is the LOCATION. It is unbeatable. I love E Building the best and the snorkeling off E's beach, while at times only slightly choppier than the other beach, is the best. The best reefs are directly in front of the unit. The beaches were cleaned every single day by 6:00 a.m.; I rarely saw trash or litter but did so enjoy seeing the funny beach cats and kittens playing in the sand, the crazy iguanas roaming the beach harmlessly, a wide variety of birds and of course the underwater beauty. Sapphire itself was very FUN, there's lots to do right there, and is within walking distance to Red Hook if you enjoy hiking (I lost five pounds this trip from all the hiking, which I loved!) a bit or catching the "Dolla Bus" is very easy to do as well and an interesting way to get where you need to go. I never felt unsafe, day or night. The staff and security at Sapphire and the people all over the island were friendly, informative, and fun. Absolutely wonderful stay at a perfect unit and location! Jen and Scott, NH

Owner response:Thank you so much for the wonderful review! Glad that you relaxed and took in all the beauty that surrounds us at Sapphire. It didn't take you long to live like the locals ~ "dolla bus"?? hahaha... There's so much more to explore so hurry back!

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, people with disabilities, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.